Percussion section to become quieter? It’s generally kept out of everything (7,4)
I believe the answer is:
kitchen sink
'percussion section' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for kitchen sink that I've seen before include "from which water often drains away" , "Place for washing up" , "Dramatically realistic" , "Of realistic, working-class drama" , "Item in cookery area used to describe a type of drama" .)